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The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.
Reverse Description
The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
534
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1828
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
12 Stars
Coin Date:
1828
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
606,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
1150
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Coin Value History
1828 1/2c 12 Stars MS BN
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1828 1/2c 12 Stars MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $17,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $700 – $12,000
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Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
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1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
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1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$2,196
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$109
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, VF30 PCGS. CDN: $124 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 606,000. ...
$244
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 41 in 55, 100 finer (11/25). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$671
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-3. Rarity-1. 13 Stars. MS-65 BN (NGC).
$3,120
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF35 Details. Mintage 606,000....
$84
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$930
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. Fine-12 BN (NGC).
$105
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, B-3, C-2, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/258). Mintage 606,000....
$336
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, AU53 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/29). Mintage 606,000....
$480
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. AU-50 (PCGS).
$360
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. MS-62 BN (NGC).
$1,200
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/8). Mintage 606,000....
$288
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (50/64). Mintage 606,000....
$780
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, Fine 15 ANACS. Mintage 606,000....
$71
1828 Classic Head Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$3,120
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/357). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage...
$114
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, C-2, B-3, R.2, VG10 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: (4/227). PCGS Population: (0/25...
$109
1828 1/2 C 12 Stars, -- Tooled -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. PCGS Population (2/271). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 606,000. N...
$56
1828 Classic Half Cent. C-2. Rarity-2. 12 Stars. VG-8 BN (NGC).
$62
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